February 3, 2020

‘I think it’s Israel’: How Orthodox Jews became Republicans

Interviews with Orthodox leaders, Republican insiders and experts on Jewish politics, plus a close look at the data available, reveal two main reasons.

By Ben Sales and Laura E. Adkins February 3, 2020 6:37 pm

How deep is Donald Trump’s support among Orthodox Jews? A new poll says it’s complicated.

Voting for Trump, the president’s job approval and the U.S. Embassy move to Jerusalem provide some surprising responses.

February 3, 2020 6:08 pm

Yad Vashem apologizes for ‘unfortunate errors’ in films screened at Auschwitz commemoration

The apology is a rare admission by Israel’s state Holocaust museum that it has been dragged into European politics of memory.

February 3, 2020 5:55 pm

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10 Short, But Important Reads for Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion Month

By mim g February 3, 2020 5:37 pm

It’s Summertime, and the Living is Easy — and Inclusive

By Howard Blas February 3, 2020 5:31 pm

The Kashrut of Online Accessibility

By Sharon Rosenblatt February 3, 2020 5:24 pm

How We Can Create Equal Opportunities for Deaf, Hard of Hearing People

By Rabbi Rebecca Dubowe February 3, 2020 5:14 pm

Most People Can’t Name a Jewish Leader with a Disability. Here’s How We Can Change That

By Matan Koch February 3, 2020 4:57 pm

A poster advertising an exhibition in Luxembourg on the actions of Aristides de Sousa Mendes. (Courtesy of the government of Luxembourg)

Portuguese politician apologizes for calling famous rescuer of Jews a ‘loan shark’

By Cnaan Liphshiz February 3, 2020 4:55 pm

Jewish Education for Students with Disabilities is Improving, But we Need to Increase the Pace

By Lisa Friedman February 3, 2020 4:47 pm

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February 3, 2020

‘I think it’s Israel’: How Orthodox Jews became Republicans

How deep is Donald Trump’s support among Orthodox Jews? A new poll says it’s complicated.

Yad Vashem apologizes for ‘unfortunate errors’ in films screened at Auschwitz commemoration

10 Short, But Important Reads for Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion Month

It’s Summertime, and the Living is Easy — and Inclusive

The Kashrut of Online Accessibility

How We Can Create Equal Opportunities for Deaf, Hard of Hearing People

Most People Can’t Name a Jewish Leader with a Disability. Here’s How We Can Change That

Portuguese politician apologizes for calling famous rescuer of Jews a ‘loan shark’

Jewish Education for Students with Disabilities is Improving, But we Need to Increase the Pace

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